…political parties and blocking others from elections could trigger a political crisis. "Political exclusion has historically encouraged undemocratic forces to undermine democratic institutions across Africa," Falana said. He further condemned the monetisation of politics, citing the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who al…

…says crisis triggered by OSOPADEC budget dispute The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday dismissed allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was behind the move to remove the Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji, insisting that the leadership crisis rocking the legislature was purely an internal affair. The Assembly s…

…Gombe said all disciplinary and constitutional processes undertaken to resolve the crisis had been conducted transparently, stressing that there was no longer any internal rancour. He explained that the party had strengthened its internal democracy through nationwide training programmes for party officials to improve e…

…problem. I don't want any other mother to bury her children because of flooding."Flood crisis: Community blames neglect Residents of Janbago described the deaths as preventable, pointing to years of inadequate drainage infrastructure as the root cause. A community elder explained that stormwater from several parts of K…

…that led to the failure of the arrangement and projects a way forward. The crisis that engulfed […] The post 2027: The hues and cries over Ondo APC consensus project appeared first on Tribune Online.

…A medical doctor, Daniel Popoola, said the development highlighted the deepening crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare system. “For a senior consultant to go back to start residency over again is like you with your master’s degree going back to Primary Five to start from there again. Nigeria’s healthcare is in big trouble, ye…

…in Sudan face acute food insecurity due to the ongoing conflict, while the prolonged crisis in the Middle East could push millions more into hunger. Laborde noted that although higher energy and fertiliser costs linked to the conflict have had a limited impact so far, the crisis is far from over. AFP

…in 2022, despite calls for the party to zone its ticket to the South, triggered a crisis that continues to affect the party. Expressing admiration for the former vice president, Okechukwu urged him to put national interest above personal ambition. “I have great respect for His Excellency Atiku Abubakar. He was very clo…

…to him, food inflation remains the biggest driver of Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, eroding household purchasing power, worsening poverty and food insecurity, and weakening the inclusiveness of ongoing economic reforms. Yusuf argued that the inflation challenge remained largely structural rather than monetary, citing…

The Federal Government has commissioned a renovated digital e-library at the Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, as part of efforts to modernise public schools and expand access to technology-driven learning across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s …

…children and young people continue to bear the greatest burden of the humanitarian crisis, noting that insecurity and funding shortages have severely restricted humanitarian access. Despite the deteriorating security situation, he highlighted ongoing regional cooperation, including the reopening of the Kamba border cro…

…Today, the country is suffering what the UN calls the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with nearly 20 million people suffering acute food insecurity. The war has killed over 200,000 people, according to some estimates by aid workers, and has unleashed countless atrocities on civilians. Washington has attempted to p…

…the right moment to transition from combat to negotiation was central to Iran's crisis management approach.Iran airstrike kills 2 US soldiers, 1 missingPreviously, Legit.ng reported that the United States military confirmed on Saturday, July 18, that two of its service members were killed and one remains missing follow…

…certainty arrives, when leaders must act on incomplete information, ahead of the crisis, not after it. I’ve since sat in boardrooms across banking, telecoms, energy, and FMCG, watching organisations struggle not because attackers were unstoppable, but because the hard decisions had never been rehearsed. As Nigeria’s di…

…with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Minna, Niger state - A significant political crisis is brewing within the Niger state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a broad coalition of former commissioners, ex-political appointees, serving members of the State House of Assembly and grassroots party leader…

…panels keep her home runningThe post sparked conversations about Nigeria's electricity crisis, as many netizens opened up about their power supply situationsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a hair vendor and filmmaker, has gone viral after revealing that recharging her prepaid e…

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is set for a defining moment as it elects its 33rd President in the third week of July 2026, a contest that has once again exposed deep cracks in the leadership selection process of Nigeria’s foremost lawyers’ body. In a compelling reflection titled ‘For the Nigerian Bar Association, …

…reduction in price provides immediate relief amid the country’s broader cost-of-living crisis.Dealers reduce cooking gas prices as imports jump by over 1,000 per cent. Sharma/ContributorImagesStakeholders in the LPG sector have called for sustained investment in local gas production and infrastructure to reduce Nigeria…

…will be over 65. It said this has triggered a National Health Service vacancy crisis and created a surge in the need for overseas-trained health professionals.

…So, I think that, because of our refining capacity, it has helped us avert the major crisis that other countries faced in terms of the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. What key lessons should oil-producing countries like Nigeria draw from the Strait of Hormuz crisis? For me, two lessons. The first one is more produc…

By Adeola Badru A fresh crisis has emerged within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after six of the party’s 11 governorship aspirants rejected the emergence of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general election. The aggrieved aspirants insisted that…

…to recognise the importance of digital inclusion in tackling Nigeria’s education crisis. “These donations show that corporate organisations increasingly recognise the importance of closing the digital divide and helping Nigerian children stay ahead in the digital age,” Adeagbo said. She stressed that addressing Nigeria…

Fresh shipments of petrol, diesel, cooking gas, butane and aviation fuel are arriving at depots in Lagos, Warri and PH to boost fuel supplyImporters are facing higher costs after global freight rates increased by about 25% due to disruptions in the Middle EastThe recent temporary loading suspension at Dangote Refinery …

…by bandits in Sokoto state on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Nigeria's insecurity crisis continues to worsen, with armed groups targeting several vulnerable communities.The northwest zone of Nigeria, where Sokoto is located, has seen violent attacks, including raids on schools, in recent years, with some of the assaults b…

…shares controversial lessons mothers should teach their daughters as r@pe crisis worsens A woman has urged mothers to teach their daughters to protect themselves against r@pist. Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a businesswoman, took to Facebook to tell women that begging men not to r@pe women is obviously not working. As a result,…